Somerville, Auckland

1104 days ago

Are you ready to ponder who should be Auckland's next mayor?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Kia ora Neighbours, Restaurateur Leo Molloy has given a clear sign of his mayoral campaign platform for the October 2022 vote. Less focus on climate change, more on private car use, and a downtown stadium. Does this sound like the right direction to you? Read the story below:

1104 days ago

Sign up for our Tokyo Olympics newsletter

Angela Quigan Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

The Tokyo Olympics are about to kick off, and some of our country's best sports stars are set to represent New Zealand on the world stage.

The opening ceremony takes place on Friday (about 11pm NZ time), and the Games will run through until August 8.

Over the next … View more
Hi neighbours,

The Tokyo Olympics are about to kick off, and some of our country's best sports stars are set to represent New Zealand on the world stage.

The opening ceremony takes place on Friday (about 11pm NZ time), and the Games will run through until August 8.

Over the next two-and-a-half weeks, some of the world’s best athletes competing in a range of sports will battle it out in Tokyo in the hopes of walking away with a medal.

So get your New Zealand flags and popcorn ready and sign up for our Tokyo Olympics newsletter to have all the highlights, talking points, medal tally and analysis delivered to your inbox every day. Click here.

We'll also be live blogging our Kiwi athletes' events every day of the Games. Just bookmark this page to stay up to date.

1102 days ago

Strengthening digital skills for industry

Competenz

Low levels of digital literacy among staff is a challenge facing many manufacturing businesses, and strengthening those skills is not only essential to meet rapid technological changes in the workplace, it’s vital to increasing productivity.

“As technology progresses and we move further into… View more
Low levels of digital literacy among staff is a challenge facing many manufacturing businesses, and strengthening those skills is not only essential to meet rapid technological changes in the workplace, it’s vital to increasing productivity.

“As technology progresses and we move further into Industry 4.0, workers must be upskilled to keep pace with new systems and processes, especially older employees who are not digital natives, but who have invaluable experience in their fields,” says Competenz Sector Manager Jahn Vannisselroy

Competenz has developed a new micro-credential to meet the demands brought about by Industry 4.0.
Read the full article here

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1102 days ago

Supporting KidsCan is easy through the Trade Me Kindness Store

Trade Me

Hi there!

Here at Trade Me we're chuffed to let you know we’ve launched our Kindness Store again for winter, supporting KidsCan and the great work they do making sure our tamariki have a fair start – after all, little Kiwis can’t learn when they’re hungry, wet, and cold.

We’ve… View more
Hi there!

Here at Trade Me we're chuffed to let you know we’ve launched our Kindness Store again for winter, supporting KidsCan and the great work they do making sure our tamariki have a fair start – after all, little Kiwis can’t learn when they’re hungry, wet, and cold.

We’ve stocked the store with all the essentials. Think fleece-lined rain coats and shoes to keep kids warm and dry, and warm, healthy food.

Just pick, click, and give now – we take care of the rest, making sure your purchase gets to KidsCan.
Learn more

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1103 days ago
1103 days ago

Secure your bull team now with no upfront cost!

PGG Wrightson

Apply for a Defer-A-Bull purchase agreement today – a simple, cost effective solution when sourcing your dairy service bulls.

Secure your bull team early with no repayments until bulls are sold.
Find out more

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1104 days ago

Do you have a great spinach recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for spinach recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before July 26, 2021.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown Recipes.

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1105 days ago

Please vote for my design

Natalie from Dannemora

I have entered a jewellery design competition. If you like my design could please vote on facebook. Thank you

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1107 days ago

How can something this fun be good for you?!

Mari from Cockle Bay

This Thursday night’s music mix will be packjammed with fun dance tracks from 80s, 90s, 00s and beyond to chase those winter blues away! Thursday 22 July at 7–8pm.

Dance Yourself Happy is a casual uninstructed dance hour in Howick every Thursday 7–8pm. We'll bust a move to a music mix … View more
This Thursday night’s music mix will be packjammed with fun dance tracks from 80s, 90s, 00s and beyond to chase those winter blues away! Thursday 22 July at 7–8pm.

Dance Yourself Happy is a casual uninstructed dance hour in Howick every Thursday 7–8pm. We'll bust a move to a music mix of electronica and hits through decades, from originals to remixes and mashups. Fun fun fun!
Every Thursday 7–8pm until 25/11/2021 at All Saints' Community Centre, 30 Cook St., Howick.
Facebook: www.facebook.com...

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1104 days ago

Rose Hughes’ latest project gives an old wooden crate a charming second life.

The Team from Resene ColorShop Botany Downs

Give an old wooden crate a charming second life with Resene.

Find out how to create your own.

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1104 days ago

The Oscars come to Acacia Cove

Acacia Cove Village

The event was a Oscar themed formal dinner at the village attended by 150 residents who were entertained by the amazing Suzanne lynch. Find out more

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1105 days ago

How we loved helping these families on their journey.......

Lisa Parfitt from Team Parfitt Property

“My husband and I have bought and sold a lot of real estate over the years and I must say, when I met Lisa and Wayne, “Team Parfitt”, I was very impressed. We don’t live in Auckland, but my mother does and I needed to find a company and a salesperson that I felt comfortable with - well Lisa… View more“My husband and I have bought and sold a lot of real estate over the years and I must say, when I met Lisa and Wayne, “Team Parfitt”, I was very impressed. We don’t live in Auckland, but my mother does and I needed to find a company and a salesperson that I felt comfortable with - well Lisa and Wayne ticked all the boxes. They complement each other very well as a couple, are very professional, have integrity, passion, and are so driven from start to finish at achieving results. They both had so much respect and were so caring towards my mother as I couldn’t always be there. Lisa and Wayne just took over - amazing people. They know exactly what they're doing, are very informative and I trusted their suggestions which achieved the ultimate result on auction day. I would recommend Lisa and Wayne to anyone looking for the ultimate experience. Well done to you both. Lots of luck and best wishes for the future - I’ll never forget you.”

Margaret Rapson, Phillip & Sharon Judd - 2/32 Ben Nevis Place, Northpark - Sold 13 July 2021

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“We recently had the pleasure of engaging Lisa and Wayne to sell our family home in Eastern Beach, Auckland. From our initial meeting at which they presented their marketing proposal and explained the process that the sales campaign would follow, they filled us with confidence and put us in a relaxed mode in what could otherwise have been a stressful experience.

It can be an emotional time selling a family home, the Parfitt’s treated our home as if was their own property. Lisa and Wayne kept us informed through every step including weekly progress reports plus phone updates after each open home. Prior to and during the auction they explained their strategy and how the auction might progress. The price achieved at auction was well above our expectations. This could only have been achieved with a highly energised, motivated, and passionate sales team, the Parfitt’s.

We were very impressed with Lisa and Wayne and found them a pleasure to work with. Nothing was too much trouble. If you are looking for a real estate salesperson with a point of difference, we would highly recommend Lisa and Wayne.”

Lee & Stephen Fowler – 17 McCrystal Avenue, Eastern Beach - Sold 6 July 2021

1105 days ago

Offer $250 off your selected fireplace

Horizon New Zealand

Present the voucher and receive a $250 saving off your selected fireplace.

Auckland - Horizon Fireplaces New Zealand
47 Remuera Road, Newmarket
Phone: 09 525 0800 Email: info@horizonfires.co.nz
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1105 days ago

Peter William’s Natural Joint Secret

Koru Nutrition

Peter Williams reports a natural cream that supports his joints and helps to keep him active.

“When I get up in the morning, I want to know that my joints are healthy, flexible and ready for the day.”

“I recommend Koru FX cream by Koru Nutrition. It’s New Zealand made, natural, fast … View more
Peter Williams reports a natural cream that supports his joints and helps to keep him active.

“When I get up in the morning, I want to know that my joints are healthy, flexible and ready for the day.”

“I recommend Koru FX cream by Koru Nutrition. It’s New Zealand made, natural, fast acting and long lasting. It has become NZ’s #1 fastest growing topical joint and muscle support cream and I can see why.”

“Ask for Koru Nutrition’s Koru FX cream next time you’re in the pharmacy and try it for yourself.”
Find out more

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1106 days ago

Don't miss out on our Term 3 Art Development courses.

Megan from MEGANZ School of Visual Arts

Only 6 more sleeps to go until our art classes start again.
So be in quick. Our courses are there for people from absolute beginner to intermediate ability. From ages 9 through to adults.
Our focus is on drawing, painting, and sculpture, as these are great disciplines that inform each other. But … View more
Only 6 more sleeps to go until our art classes start again.
So be in quick. Our courses are there for people from absolute beginner to intermediate ability. From ages 9 through to adults.
Our focus is on drawing, painting, and sculpture, as these are great disciplines that inform each other. But you can choose to focus on one of them if you like.
The art development course projects are student and tutor-initiated, which means we follow you and your ideas and exploration and show you techniques along the way. And we also stop the class on occasion to show specific techniques to the whole group.
Classes run after school and on Saturday mornings from - Megan Murphy's home studio, a local artist.
The school has been running since 2007 and we are proud to say we have had students who have stayed with us for up to 5 years.
Check out more details about the courses on - www.vizart.co.nz...
Contact Megan. We would love to see you here.
The images below are examples from a value painting exercise.

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